Direct‐to‐consumer healthcare and its expanding role in the Australian healthcare system

Direct-to-consumer telemedicine services have become increasingly popular, allowing consumers to access virtual consultations and electronic prescriptions. However, the expansion of this innovation raises concerns surrounding safety, privacy and ethics. There is a need for formal evaluation within the Australian healthcare landscape to harness the benefits of DTC platforms while maintaining high-value and high-quality care.

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Internal Medicine Journal
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2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.70316
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Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
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Direct‐to‐consumer healthcare and its expanding role in the Australian healthcare system

Deshan F. Sebaratnam, Jingwen Lu
Internal Medicine Journal
Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
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Direct‐to‐consumer healthcare and its expanding role in the Australian healthcare system

Deshan F. Sebaratnam, Jingwen Lu
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Abstract

Direct-to-consumer telemedicine services have become increasingly popular, allowing consumers to access virtual consultations and electronic prescriptions. However, the expansion of this innovation raises concerns surrounding safety, privacy and ethics. There is a need for formal evaluation within the Australian healthcare landscape to harness the benefits of DTC platforms while maintaining high-value and high-quality care.

Internal Medicine JournalVol. 56(1)
Liverpool Hospital (AU), UNSW Sydney (AU)
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Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
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